Category : Today in Fleet
Next-gen JLR 3D head-up display could improve driver reaction times
Jaguar Land Rover is working on a next-generation head-up display system that has the potential to improve reaction times to road hazards significantly.
Volkswagen Arteon gets new entry-level trim
Volkswagen has updated the Arteon five-seater fastback with a new entry-point SE trim that brings pricing down to £33,085 OTR.
Daikin UK outsources fleet to Alphabet
Daikin UK has signed a long-term partnership with Alphabet (GB) covering the full outsourcing of its vehicle fleet.
Aston Barclay appoints new group sales director
Richard Cross has joined Aston Barclay as group sales director.
Have your say in inaugural EV Energy Taskforce report to government
Electric vehicle stakeholders including fleet operators are being invited to attend one of two workshops in September to help guide the initial findings of the Electric … Read More »
Prices and specs revealed for facelifted Hyundai Ioniq
Hyundai’s updated Ioniq range is now available to order, bringing design changes as well as a new longer range for the pure electric version.
Kia Rental Network expands to Oxford
The Kia Rental Network is now available in Oxford after local dealership, Brayleys Oxford, became the latest to sign up to the scheme.
LEVC teams up with EO Charging on smart home charging solutions
The London EV Company (LEVC) is offering smart home charging solutions to customers of its electric taxis and commercial vehicles under a partnership with EO Charging.
Krones awards licence check deal to TMC
Packaging and bottling machine manufacturer Krones has signed up TMC to provide its Compliance+ solution for employee driving licence checks.
Forget moving cars; drivers failing to even avoid parked vehicles
Almost 3,000 drivers a year crash into parked vehicles, with 24 drivers a week hitting parked cars on UK hard shoulders.
New TfL healthy streets officers to tackle idling drivers
Transport for London (TfL) is deploying a new team of 16 healthy streets officers to help enhance on-road safety and cut down on pollution.
Petrol’s clear dominance revealed in latest used car data
Petrol models have dominated the list of the UK’s top-selling used cars during 2019, according to data from Indicata UK.
Cox Automotive confirms 2019 forecast on back of SMMT figures
Cox Automotive has reaffirmed its full-year forecast of 7.8 million used car transactions in 2019 following the release of Q2 figures from the SMMT.
Volkswagen raises the roof on T-Roc
Volkswagen has revealed its new drop-top, the T-Roc Cabriolet, which it says will appeal to a more lifestyle-focused customer.
Harrison Catering to streamline fuel management with TMC Fuel+
One of the UK’s leading catering service providers, Harrison Catering Services, is issuing TMC Fuel+ cards to its company car drivers in a move that will … Read More »
‘World-first’ pop-up charging hub brings practical on-street charging solution
Pop-up charging hubs are to start springing up on kerbs in the UK to provide a unique solution to the issue of on-street charging.
Call for ULEZ expansion to be scrapped as Mayor “fails to raise awareness”
Only 4% of Londoners know when ULEZ is expansion coming, a new poll shows, leading to calls for the expansion to be scrapped altogether.
Test-drive Kia models this autumn at Fleet Roadshow
Kia is running an Autumn Fleet Roadshow to enable fleet customers to test-drive models as well as receive expert advice.
John Couppleditch joins Marshall Leasing Account Management Team
Marshall Leasing has appointed John Couppleditch to its Account Management Team.
Geotab named as Cenex-LCV event sponsor
Global fleet telematics specialist Geotab has been named as the sponsor of this September’s Cenex-LCV event.
VW-backed used car platform expands into UK
The Heycar used car marketplace has launched in the UK, backed by Volkswagen and Daimler.
Over 70% of motorists want vaping banned in cars
More than two-thirds (73%) of motorists would like vaping banned in cars, a new survey by Motorpoint has found.
InstaVolt adds 125kW charging points to network
InstaVolt has started the roll-out of new ChargePoint Express 250 high-powered chargers, capable of up to 125kW charging, on its network.
£13.25m up for grabs for sustainable transport solutions
Public, community and third sector organisations in Scotland can now apply for funding for sustainable and greener travel options under the third round of the European … Read More »
Cycling Infrastructure Database to make cycling in London easier
A new Cycling Infrastructure Database – said to be the largest in the world – has been created for London to enable more people to turn … Read More »
Neva Consultants expands national sales network
Leasing broker Neva Consultants has embarked on a national recruitment drive to expands its network of regional appointed representatives.
BP Chargemaster’s James Jean-Louis joins Cyan Finance
Cyan Finance has hired James Jean-Louis, formerly of BP Chargemaster, as sustainable finance – eMobility lead.
New VWFS | Fleet tool gives guidance on fleet EV journey
Volkswagen Financial Services | Fleet has launched a new tool to help fleets make the switch to electric vehicles.
WLTP Second Act ‘extremely unlikely’ to bring supply shortages, says Cap
Cap HPI is warning that widespread reports of concerns around new vehicle supply shortages in September are unwarranted following the implementation of WLTP ‘Second Act’ certification.
New car club brings EV access to South Ayrshire drivers
Drivers in South Ayrshire are being provided with access to two Nissan Leaf electric vehicles under a new electric community car club.
